For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 518 students in Clinton, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton, MO are Davis Elementary School, Leesville Elementary School and Clinton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clinton, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6714 Sw Hwy T
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2629
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2629
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Leesville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8229 E Highway 7
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 477-3406
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 477-3406
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Clinton
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3353
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3353
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Clinton, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 S 8th St
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2641
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2641
Gr: PK-K | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton, MO include Davis Elementary School, Leesville Elementary School and Clinton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clinton?
3 public middle schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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